Banana Yucca
Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
Yucca baccata
Named for its banana-shaped fruit, the banana yucca is a striking desert plant with sharp, sword-like leaves and tall flower stalks that bloom with creamy white blossoms in spring. Found across the Southwest, it’s tough, drought-tolerant, and deeply rooted in Indigenous cultures for its edible fruit and fibrous leaves. Both beautiful and practical, it's a true desert multitasker.